Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-02-10

conference of the Reading managers and
their employees was held yesterday after
noon. At its conclusion it was announced
that an agreement had been reached, and
there would be no strike. All the parties
refused to make the terms known. 1t is
understood that the men presented griev-
ances concerning the men along the coal
whaIves at EliZabethport who went out
against a reduction of pay. A reinstate-
ment of the men and some others at the
old rate of wages was demanded, it is said,
and upon this question an agreement was
reached and signed. This agreement is
only to apply, however, where the former
employees of the Reading, as distinguished
from the New Jersey road, are concerned.
The men, to the number of 1000 met at
Port Richmond last night and unanimously
ratified the agreement.
National Agricultural and Dairy Associa-
ton.
NEW YORK, February 9th.-The National
Agricultural and Dairy Association met
here in its eighth annual Convention yes
terday Joseph II. Reall, of New York,
President, was in the chair, and forty-three
delegates, representing New York, New
Jersey, Delaware, Dakota, Minnesota,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, Connecticut, Ohio,
Maine, California and Canada, were pres
ent. Real extolled the Knights of Labor,
and said the farmers should Join the Order.
This unexpected outburst was received
with ominous silence, which showed his
suggestion that the farmers should ally
themselves with the Knights of Labor did
not meet with approval The adoption OF
the address was promptly moved with
great promptness, was carried, and COM
mittee of three was appointed to consider
the address and report upon it at later
session.
At the session of the Convention to-day,
resolution was adopted, approving the
organization of the National Viiicultural
Association, greeting it as a co-worker in
Americ n industries, and urging Congress
to lass the bills before it to check the
manufacture of spurious wines. Another
resolution, requesting Congress to act
favorably upon the bill creating the Depart
ment of Agriculture and Labor, was adopt
ed A resolution was introduced setting
forth that General Hatch, of Missouri, was
the unanimous choice of the Association
for appointment as Secretary of Agriculture
and Labor. This provoked some discus
sion, and it was the sentiment of the Con-
vention that such an action will be prema-
ture. The resolution was withdrawn. By
another resolution the Association pledged
itself to cooperate with the National Pure
Food Association in securing the passage
of the food adulteration bill at present be-
fore Congress.
Conference Between Pacific Mail and
Panama Railroad Officials.
NEW YORK, February 9th.-There was a
conference between the Pacific Mail and
Panama Railroad officials to-day, but after
a short session it was adjourned until to-
morrow. 1t is stated by the principal
holders of Panama stock that the compro-
mise is on the basis of the amended con-
tracts submitted last summer by the Pacific
Mail, and only waits its acceptance by De
Lesseps, which is expected to be received
bv cable 1t is considered very favorably
by the Pacific Mail. The Pacific Mail is to
give to the Panama Railroad $4,000 in
settlement of the latter's claim of 100000,
and monthly payments hereafter at the
rate of $4,000, instead OF $4,000.
Warning Journalists.
New YORK, February 9th-The Tribune
says Joseph Howard, Jr., one of the best
known journalists in the country, and
Joseph Pulitzer chief editor and proprietor
of the World. had a quarrel in the editorial
rooms of the World yesterday afternoon,
in Howard disseminating his connection
with that paper. About P. NJ. Howard
went to the Office and informed Pulitzer,
who sat in the managing editors room,
that he would start for Montreal at 6:30
o'clock. Pulitzer objected, but Howard in
sisted on going, when the former said,
sharply: If you go, your connection with
this paper is severed Angry words fol-
lowed, when Pulitzer struck Howard a
singing blow III the face and ordered him
out of the office. Howard's glasses were
knocked off, and he could not see to fight
At this point the managing editor stepped
in and interrupted the quarrel. The
trouble has been brewing for several
months. Howard was taken from the
Herald at salary Of S150 week, which
Pulitzer has gradually been reducing.
Intends to Remain IA Catholic.
New YORK, February 9th.-Dr. McGlynn
has clapped final extinguisher on the ex-
pectation of those who outside the Catholic
Church expected him to leave that COM
munion. He desires to have it distinctly
understood that he is Catholic, intends TO
remain Catholic, and even should he be
deprived Of his clerical functions, will still
continue to teach its doctrines and uphold
it. The Standard lecture and concert which
were to have been given at Steinway Hall
on Saturday evening next, for the benefit
scriptions on his behalf cease from to-day
Anxious to Meet sullivan.
NEW YORK. February 9th-The Herolds
London correspondent SAYS: Jem Smith
and Charley Mitchell expect to leave for
America in about three weeks. Each is
willing to fight either Sullivan or any other
-, -, Il
livans refusal to come to England said
they, I'VE are determined to go to America
and fight him there Smith says be feels
confident that he can knock out the Boston
boy.
Interstate Commerce Commission.
New YoRK, February 9th-The Horld 5
Washington correspondent says that ex-
Senator Thurman has declined a place on
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
The President is considering the request
that bis son, Allen W. Thurman, be ap-
pointed
Ex-Supreme Judge Mckee is the latest
candidate from California for a place on
the Interstate Commerce Commission. w.
w. Foote has sent word that he withdraws
in favor of Mckee.
Pennsylvania Railroad Company and the
Interstate Commerce Bill.
PIrrsBURG, February 9th.-The recent
conference of leading officers of the Penn
sylyania Railroad Company, who are con-
nected with its freight business, was to dis
cuss the interstate commerce bill. 1t was
the unanimous verdict that the measure
was exceptionally favorable 10 that COM
pany, and would benefit rather than injure
its business. The meeting considered the
| changes in the methods of handling freight,
which will be introduced, and new plan
in the rough was formed. which will be put
in practicable shape in short time. The
sending of copies of contracts to the Com
mission will require an extra clerical force,
as from six to seven hundred will be for
warded daily. President Roberts notified
the officials that it was the intention of the
company TO live up to the spirit and letter
of the law as il now reads, though the con-
struction of some of its clauses by the Com
mission might cause change later on To-
day general orders were sent out to all de-
partments of the corporation, notifying
them of the intentions of the company,
and telling them to act promptly in accord
anee with the bill. Already a force of from